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Video: Egypt launches virtual tour of Wahti Tomb
Archaeology

Video: Egypt launches virtual tour of Wahti Tomb

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday launched a virtual tour of the Tomb of Wahti in Saqqara on…
Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list
Culture

Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture hosted a workshop and meeting, from February 2-6, titled “Arts of Arabic Calligraphy: Skills, Knowledge…
Egypt discusses listing Wadi al-Natrun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List
Archaeology

Egypt discusses listing Wadi al-Natrun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List

Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani discussed listing the Wadi al-Natrun monasteries as part of the UNESCO World Heritage…
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
Middle East

Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing

In a riot of color, acrobatics and drum beats, Morocco’s gnawa artists joyously celebrated the inclusion of their ancient art-form…
Restoration of Djoser pyramid in Saqqara complete: Antiquities Ministry
Archaeology

Restoration of Djoser pyramid in Saqqara complete: Antiquities Ministry

Restoration work at Djoser pyramid in the Saqqara archaeological site has been completed and will be opened within the next…
Venetian anger after historic flood devastates city
World

Venetian anger after historic flood devastates city

Venetians woke Wednesday to devastating scenes after the highest tide in 50 years washed through the historic Italian city, beaching…
Djoser pyramid renovation 95 percent complete at LE90 million cost: Ministry
Archaeology

Djoser pyramid renovation 95 percent complete at LE90 million cost: Ministry

Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities has completed 95 percent of renovation works on Djoser’s step pyramid, at a cost of LE90…
Aswan receives UNESCO Learning City Award
Culture

Aswan receives UNESCO Learning City Award

Aswan governor Ahmed Ibrahim received the UNESCO Learning City Award, as Aswan was one of ten cities worldwide to have…
Melting snowcaps spell water trouble for world’s highest capital
World

Melting snowcaps spell water trouble for world’s highest capital

Water resources are running dry in the world’s highest-elevation capital due to the combined effect of the Andean glaciers melting,…
Egypt among 20 most attractive countries for international students: Minister
Egypt

Egypt among 20 most attractive countries for international students: Minister

Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar said that Egypt ranks as one of the top 20…
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